Call For Papers is now open for IoT Slam® Live 2019 Internet of Things Conference, June 20 – 21 2019

Thank you for you interest to speak at IoT Slam Live 2019. Below are the themes and focus areas for this years event as well as all the details you need to make a submission

Themes & Focus Areas: Industry & Technology Alignment

As the growth in data acquisition across many facets of everyday life grows new opportunities emerge to create new services, or better serve existing customers. As the collection of data reaches further in to our everyday lives industry sectors need to be open to the opportunities that this new knowledge offers, from simply being more efficient to see completely new business opportunities and develop and implement aligned offerings that can demonstrate value and ROI. IoT Slam seeks to break down IoT into bite-sized, consumable areas of cutting edge thought leadership.

We are looking for speakers and presentations around the vertical and technological application of IoT across core industries – founded on core business / technology domain specialism and expertise. This image highlights our 2019 thematic focus and general coverage areas of the IoT Day Slam / future IoT Slam events:

Vertical industry alignment (Healthcare, Retail, Automotive)

As the growth in data acquisition across many facets of everyday life grows new opportunities emerge to create new services, or better serve existing customers. As the collection of data reaches further in to our everyday lives industry sectors need to be open to the opportunities that this new knowledge offers, from simply being more efficient to see completely new business opportunities and develop and implement aligned offerings that can demonstrate value and ROI.

Healthcare IoT:

The rapid growth of personal fitness devices is generating a huge amount of big data that is helping to drive future healthcare planning regionally, nationally and internationally. For an individual the change in a woman’s resting heart rate can provide the first clue of pregnancy, whilst big data can highlight the average levels of activity of a generation, enabling more informed future healthcare planning.

Retail IoT:

Real time data on retail sales can highlight clusters of online sales by location informing decisions on new store opening, or conversely store closures. Seasonal demand for clothing and sportswear can be reacted to more promptly with real time stock levels across retail chains leading to prompt reordering of successful lines and relocation of stock to demand hotspots. Car manufacturers have been able to integrate data from showroom orders into their production lines so that they can offer more bespoke finishing of cars leading to higher margins and customers receiving a more tailor made end product. This also leads to the automated trend spotting allowing a manufacturer the opportunity to highlight features that in turn generate increased sales.

IoT in Automotive:

Recording data on the real time performance of cars can lead to improvements to fuel efficiency in the next generation of engines, or help car insurers identify which demographic, or geographic segments represent higher, or lower risks making future premium planning better informed.

Security, privacy & trust

Topping the list of enterprise, governments and society concerns about an ever more connected world is the issue of keeping data secure. With the arrival in the home of smart devices that listen for and react to user commands, privacy and trust are taken to a new level too. As the consumerized world enters the business premise, this poses further risks and challenges to overcome for enterprises. Developers, Makers, and the companies that market IoT devices have moral and legal responsibilities to ensure they stand up to rigorous scrutiny in how they handle this responsibility.

We will explore:

How has IoT altered the security equation and can present techniques and technologies cope with the threat?

What role can governments and lawmakers play in setting the rules of engagement

Should there be penalties imposed where breaches occur because of IoT device (where is the liability)

What are fundamental security practices enterprises should employ when deploying an IoT strategy?

IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is taking shape and traditional heavy industry is embracing IoT at a rate faster than cloud. Source (IoT Community). As many stakeholders represent foundations to critical infrastructures, it is of vital importance to get the digital transformation right. As Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and other sectors introduce more and more interconnected sensors, instruments, and other devices networked together with computers’ industrial applications, this connectivity allows for data collection, exchange and analysis, potentially facilitating improvements in productivity and efficiency as well as other economic benefits. But as with any journey, it needs the right pathway. This track will explore all things relating to how IIoT enables a higher degree of automation by using cloud / edge computing to refine and optimize the process controls. Enabling Technology, Connected devices, Connected machines, Connected people, and
Predictive maintenance.

Women in IoT

The gender gap that exists in today’s corporate and technology environment is at a significantly disproportionate state. Efforts are being made to close the divide, though our community has felt the time has come to shine the spotlight and give this subject the global stage it deserves. Embracing diversity of thoughts and perspectives and valuing differences to cultivate innovation in corporate and organizational cultures is key to the success of the Internet of Things. We will explore how to promote development opportunities to expand professional expertise spanning financial acumen to business case development. We will celebrate women in IoT successes showcasing pathways for STEM inspiring girls to develop future talent for IoT.

Analytics and big data

The promise of increasing volumes of more timely data (in theory) should lead to better informed business decision making. Ultimately businesses, whatever their size, need useful / relevant data to enable them to spot new market opportunities; expose inefficiencies within their organization and allow their businesses to quickly adapt to better meet the needs of their customers. As the world becomes ever more connected how do we a harness the data we are generating in a meaningful way that can deliver real benefits to businesses and their consumers?

Connectivity and infrastructure

Edge Computing, 5G, Blockchain next-generation frameworks will allow significant advancement across the Internet of Things. With increased cross border trade stimulated by real time connectivity, the importance of both robust infrastructure and the harmonisation of regulations are becoming ever more important. In many instances the laws of countries are struggling to adapt and keep up with the pace of technology. This coupled with the investment in the necessary infrastructures is presenting nations with challenges they couldn’t have predicted even 10 years ago. Major investment decisions by businesses are being impacted not just by physical location, but the ability of the host country to provide the necessary infrastructure and skill sets now and in to the future.

IoT architectures

The growth of interest among consumers in technologies that are seen to offer lifestyle enhancements is both stimulating investment at corporate level and leading to the expansion of ideas that be tailored to offer practical benefits. With wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth already established in the domestic environment there are established technologies that communication can be built around. Devices and services that harness existing wireless technology in the home are likely to achieve greater penetration and acceptance. Building the links seamlessly between the end user and the host are critical to widespread adoption.

Application of machine learning and AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Real time data and the ability of software that learns from continuous data streams creates exciting opportunities from automated stock reordering, to making and even replacing complex manual manpower processes. Anticipating customer demand and spotting where the real sales opportunities are would historically have required human interaction to analyze the data. 24/7 data streams can be analysed automatically and at a very practical scale continuous weather data can automatically trigger alerts to send fleets of road gritters out at night to ensure the roads are safe for use the following morning. Automated vehicles continually feeding back data have the capability to activate the replanning of routes to keep traffic flowing efficiently at peak times.

User applications & business use-cases for IoT

IoT offers is the ability for the world to become more energy smart leading to much more effective use of resources. As more of our daily tasks are continuously monitored a better understanding of peak energy consumption and the ability to match power generation to real time demand, rather than just through historical planning will lead to a significant reduction in wasted energy. For businesses applications that lead to greater operating efficiencies and for individuals monitoring that leads to better energy management and leads to lower utility bills are already being adopted. The ever increasing pressures on global resources will only accelerate demand for practical applications that deliver tangible benefits.

Abstract Requirements, Milestones, and Time frames

All full paper submissions will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, correctness, relevance to conference, contributions, and readability. Proposals may include panels, seminars, case studies, workshops, posters and presentations. Abstract should be submitted in English and should consist of approximately 400 words. Please ensure you describe the presentation target audience, and ensure you define the format and outcomes.

Review Process

The Committee reserves the right to solicit presentations in addition to those submitted to ensure a balanced and appropriate conference program. You will be notified if your abstract is accepted for presentation. All accepted presentation abstracts will be posted to the conference agenda page. By submitting an abstract you confirm that all conference presentations may be digitally recorded and subsequently uploaded to the conference Web page and/or otherwise distributed and shared with a larger audience through post event proliferation. Paper submission and review will be handled by our online system.

Panellist Participation

If you would like to be considered as a panellist for one of the panel / round-tables, please send an email to speakers@iotslam.com with the subject – Panellist: Please provide your (proposed speaker) full name and contact details, along with bio and photo, and the speaker relations team will consider your proposal and revert back to you letting you know if you (speaker) has been selected for inclusion. We may request more information to assist us in considering your proposal.

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About Us

IoT Slam Live - is organized by the Internet of Things Community™ - (IoT Community), and is the world's most trusted name in providing exclusive IoT content that delivers actionable insights! Join us June 20 - 21 2019 in the Research Triangle Park (R.T.P), North Carolina, USA, (and broadcast virutally) to validate your IoT strategy!